Latest News http://bigpondnews.com/mrssglobalfeed/320/240 Latest News en Sun, 27 May 2012 05:26:58 GMT Four NATO deaths in Afghanistan http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Four_NATO_deaths_in_Afghanistan_754505.html Four NATO service members have been killed in separate roadside bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan. Sun, 27 May 2012 04:14:59 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Four_NATO_deaths_in_Afghanistan_754505.html UN urges action on Syria after massacre http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/UN_urges_action_on_Syria_after_massacre_754503.html The UN led calls for international action on Syria after reports of a horrific massacre by regime forces. Sun, 27 May 2012 04:12:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/UN_urges_action_on_Syria_after_massacre_754503.html Wilkie says he feels like a pawn http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Wilkie_says_he_feels_like_a_pawn_754486.html Andrew Wilkie says his relationship with Julia Gillard isn't the same since the failure of the pokie reforms Sun, 27 May 2012 03:30:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Wilkie_says_he_feels_like_a_pawn_754486.html Top Stories Greens, govt deal to continue Milne http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Greens_govt_deal_to_continue__Milne_754487.html The Greens will continue to support Labor should Kevin Rudd be returned as PM, says Christine Milne. Sun, 27 May 2012 03:30:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Greens_govt_deal_to_continue__Milne_754487.html Top Stories PM gives no credence to leadership talk http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/PM_gives_no_credence_to_leadership_talk_754480.html PM Julia Gillard is again trying to quell reports of a leadership challenge Sun, 27 May 2012 03:16:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/PM_gives_no_credence_to_leadership_talk_754480.html Top Stories Hunt to face Leveson inquiry grilling http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Hunt_to_face_Leveson_inquiry_grilling_754474.html British Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt will appear before the Leveson inquiry this week. Sun, 27 May 2012 02:38:06 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Hunt_to_face_Leveson_inquiry_grilling_754474.html Four dead in Japan tunnel explosion http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Four_dead_in_Japan_tunnel_explosion_754473.html Police have confirmed four Japanese construction workers died after being recovered from inside a tunnel. Sun, 27 May 2012 02:36:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Four_dead_in_Japan_tunnel_explosion_754473.html Grant Hackett's night of destruction http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Grant_Hacketts_night_of_destruction_754468.html Photos have emerged showing the destruction Grant Hackett allegedly unleashed on his own home. Sun, 27 May 2012 01:30:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Grant_Hacketts_night_of_destruction_754468.html Top Stories Japan minister visits nuke plant http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Japan_minister_visits_nuke_plant_754418.html Japan's environment and nuclear minister has visited the Fukushima power plant to inspect a spent fuel pool. Sat, 26 May 2012 23:22:14 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Japan_minister_visits_nuke_plant_754418.html Top Stories Man killed at shooting in Manchester pub http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Man_killed_at_shooting_in_Manchester_pub_754413.html A 23-year-old man has been killed and three people injured in a shooting at a pub in Manchester. Sat, 26 May 2012 21:41:59 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Man_killed_at_shooting_in_Manchester_pub_754413.html Top Stories Doubts cast over Corby's bid for parole http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Doubts_cast_over_Corbys_bid_for_parole_754390.html Schapelle Corby will be eligible for parole on Monday; if it is determined foreigners are able to apply. Sat, 26 May 2012 21:17:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Doubts_cast_over_Corbys_bid_for_parole_754390.html Top Stories Dead Syrian children in gruesome video http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Dead_Syrian_children_in_gruesome_video_754389.html Gruesome video shows rows of dead Syrian children lying in a mosque in bloody shorts and t-shirts. Sat, 26 May 2012 21:10:43 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Dead_Syrian_children_in_gruesome_video_754389.html Top Stories Finland gunman kills two students http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Two_people_killed_in_Finland_shooting_754384.html Police arrested an 18-year-old man suspected of killing two students in a shooting in southern Finland. Sat, 26 May 2012 20:29:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Two_people_killed_in_Finland_shooting_754384.html Top Stories PM calls for workplace bullying review http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/PM_calls_for_workplace_bullying_review_754383.html Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a national review into workplace bullying. Sat, 26 May 2012 20:27:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/PM_calls_for_workplace_bullying_review_754383.html Top Stories Yemeni troops kill 62 militants http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Yemeni_troops_kill_62_militants_754379.html Yemeni troops stationed in southern Abyan province have killed 62 al-Qaeda-linked fighters. Sat, 26 May 2012 20:12:58 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Yemeni_troops_kill_62_militants_754379.html Top Stories Burma demonstrations test government http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Burma_demonstrations_test_government_754371.html Protests in Burma have provided a test of how the military-backed govt will respond to rising expectations. Sat, 26 May 2012 19:39:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Burma_demonstrations_test_government_754371.html UN chief condemns Syrian brutality http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/UN_chief_condemns_Syrian_brutality_754365.html Ban Ki-moon and Kofi Annan have condemned a massacre of more than 90 civilians in Syria as 'brutal'. Sat, 26 May 2012 19:32:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/UN_chief_condemns_Syrian_brutality_754365.html Top Stories Gillard's leadership under threat again http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Gillards_leadership_under_threat_again_754355.html Reports Prime Minister Julia Gillard's leadership position is again under threat. Sat, 26 May 2012 18:41:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/27/Gillards_leadership_under_threat_again_754355.html Top Stories Pope's butler arrested in scandal http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/26/Popes_butler_arrested_in_scandal_754342.html The Vatican has confirmed that the Pope's butler had been arrested in its embarrassing leaks scandal. Sat, 26 May 2012 13:21:35 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/26/Popes_butler_arrested_in_scandal_754342.html Top Stories No foreigners in Aussie mining jobs, PM http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/26/No_foreigners_in_Aussie_mining_jobs_PM_754333.html PM Gillard has vowed the new skilled migration plan will not take Australian jobs in the mining sector. Sat, 26 May 2012 11:32:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/26/No_foreigners_in_Aussie_mining_jobs_PM_754333.html Top Stories Appeals for hit-and-run driver identity http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/26/Sydney_hit-and-run_victim_named_754332.html A hit-and-run driver who killed a young man in Sydney's northwest has been urged to hand himself in. Sat, 26 May 2012 11:31:55 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/26/Sydney_hit-and-run_victim_named_754332.html Top Stories Shooting resulted from road rage attack http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/26/Shooting_resulted_from_road_rage_attack_754320.html Police believe a drive-by shooting on the Gold Coast might have been a case of road rage. Sat, 26 May 2012 11:29:17 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/26/Shooting_resulted_from_road_rage_attack_754320.html Top Stories Endangered wombats a nose in front http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/26/Endangered_wombats_a_nose_in_front_754285.html An endangered northern hairy-nosed wombat has been born at a nature refuge in Queensland. Sat, 26 May 2012 09:22:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/26/Endangered_wombats_a_nose_in_front_754285.html Environment Whale watching season to make a splash http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/26/Whale_watching_season_to_make_a_splash_754228.html Around 17,000 whales are expected to start migrating along Australia's east coast in the next few months. Sat, 26 May 2012 03:19:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/26/Whale_watching_season_to_make_a_splash_754228.html Carbon dioxide emissions at record high http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/26/Carbon_dioxide_emissions_at_record_high_754166.html Global emissions of carbon-dioxide from fossil-fuel combustion hit a record high in 2011. Fri, 25 May 2012 21:40:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/26/Carbon_dioxide_emissions_at_record_high_754166.html Environment Racism impacting indigenous health http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/25/Racism_impacting_indigenous_health_754021.html Advocates say racism in Vic's health organizations needs to be addressed to improve aboriginal healthcare. Fri, 25 May 2012 07:37:53 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/25/Racism_impacting_indigenous_health_754021.html Health Greens, govt deal to continue Milne http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/Greens_govt_deal_to_continue__Milne_754499.html The Greens will continue to support Labor should Kevin Rudd be returned as PM, says Christine Milne. Sun, 27 May 2012 03:59:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/Greens_govt_deal_to_continue__Milne_754499.html National Govt should train local workers Greens http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/Govt_should_train_local_workers__Greens_754492.html Greens leader Christine Milne says Australians should always be given first preference over foreign workers Sun, 27 May 2012 03:42:28 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/Govt_should_train_local_workers__Greens_754492.html National Councils want clarity on carbon waste http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/Councils_want_clarity_on_carbon_waste_754491.html Victorian councils are demanding greater clarity about how to cost landfill waste under the carbon tax. Sun, 27 May 2012 03:42:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/Councils_want_clarity_on_carbon_waste_754491.html Wilkie says he feels like a pawn http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/Wilkie_says_he_feels_like_a_pawn_754482.html Andrew Wilkie says his relationship with Julia Gillard isn't the same since the failure of the pokie reforms Sun, 27 May 2012 03:19:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/Wilkie_says_he_feels_like_a_pawn_754482.html National No threat to leadership, says Gillard http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/No_threat_to_leadership_says_Gillard_754481.html PM Julia Gillard is again trying to quell reports of a leadership challenge Sun, 27 May 2012 03:19:06 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/No_threat_to_leadership_says_Gillard_754481.html National Grant Hackett's destructive outburst http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/Grant_Hacketts_destructive_outburst_754469.html Photos have emerged showing the destruction Grant Hackett allegedly unleashed on his own home. Sun, 27 May 2012 01:32:28 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/Grant_Hacketts_destructive_outburst_754469.html National Doubt cast over Corby's parole bid http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/Doubt_cast_over_Corbys_parole_bid_754388.html Schapelle Corby will be eligible for parole on Monday and she could be released earlier if granted parole. Sat, 26 May 2012 21:19:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/Doubt_cast_over_Corbys_parole_bid_754388.html National Diggers get stark Afghan training http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/Diggers_get_stark_Afghan_training_754372.html Soldiers heading into Afghanistan conclude their training with a confronting reminder of what can go wrong. Sat, 26 May 2012 19:40:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/Diggers_get_stark_Afghan_training_754372.html National ALP tries US-style primaries for mayor http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/ALP_tries_US-style_primaries_for_mayor_754357.html Labor in Sydney has held its first trial of US-style primaries. Sat, 26 May 2012 18:41:43 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/ALP_tries_US-style_primaries_for_mayor_754357.html Gillard's leadership again under threat http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/Gillards_leadership_again_under_threat_754356.html Australia's two major newspapers are reporting that Gillard's leadership position is again under threat. Sat, 26 May 2012 18:41:36 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/27/Gillards_leadership_again_under_threat_754356.html National Aussie mining jobs will be safe, PM http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Aussie_mining_jobs_will_be_safe_PM_754331.html PM Gillard has vowed the new skilled migration plan will not take an Australian job in the mining sector. Sat, 26 May 2012 11:31:20 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Aussie_mining_jobs_will_be_safe_PM_754331.html National Vandal extinguished shrine flame http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Vandal_extinguished_shrine_flame_754330.html A vandal has used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the eternal flame at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melb. Sat, 26 May 2012 11:31:20 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Vandal_extinguished_shrine_flame_754330.html National Shooting resulted from road rage attack http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Shooting_resulted_from_road_rage_attack_754327.html There has been another drive-by shooting on the Gold Coast, reportedly related to a case of road rage. Sat, 26 May 2012 11:31:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Shooting_resulted_from_road_rage_attack_754327.html National Man on the run rolls car in Sydney http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Man_on_the_run_rolls_car_in_Syd_754329.html A driver rolled his car after fleeing from a vehicle search in southwest Sydney at double the speed limit. Sat, 26 May 2012 11:31:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Man_on_the_run_rolls_car_in_Syd_754329.html PM calls for a workplace bullying review http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/PM_calls_for_a_workplace_bullying_review_754328.html Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a national review into workplace bullying. Sat, 26 May 2012 11:31:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/PM_calls_for_a_workplace_bullying_review_754328.html National Hit-and-run victim's dad speak out http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Syd_hit-and-run_victims_dad_speak_out_754326.html Mr Heffernan said Andrew was on his way home from a night out when the hit-and-run accident happened. Sat, 26 May 2012 11:31:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Syd_hit-and-run_victims_dad_speak_out_754326.html National Qld Health says no delays in Baden tests http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Qld_Health_says_no_delays_in_Baden_tests_754325.html Qld Health have denied delays in forensic tests being run in one of Qld's Baden murder cases. Sat, 26 May 2012 11:31:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Qld_Health_says_no_delays_in_Baden_tests_754325.html National Gillard should fire Bowen - union http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Gillard_should_fire_Bowen_union_754231.html Gillard should fire Immigration Minister Chris Bowen and further examine resource companies, a union argues. Sat, 26 May 2012 03:21:52 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Gillard_should_fire_Bowen_union_754231.html National Cameron 'gobsmacked' with migration plan http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Cameron_gobsmacked_by_visa_decision_754230.html Labor Senator Doug Cameron is 'gobsmacked' by the government plans to bring 1715 foreign mining workers Sat, 26 May 2012 03:21:36 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Cameron_gobsmacked_by_visa_decision_754230.html Drugged up truckies caught, NSW Police http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Drugged_up_truckies_caught_NSW_Police_754200.html Police plan to charge 10 truck drivers who were nabbed during a two-day random drug test blitz in NSW. Sat, 26 May 2012 00:37:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Drugged_up_truckies_caught_NSW_Police_754200.html National Nation's border security corruption http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Nations_border_security_corruption_754106.html Australia's border security is exposed to serious vulnerabilities which are allowing smuggling at its ports. Fri, 25 May 2012 18:56:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Nations_border_security_corruption_754106.html National Foreign workers will fuel mining boom http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Foreign_workers_will_fuel_mining_boom_754105.html A govt skilled migration plan will allow mining magnate Gina Rinehart to bring in 1700 foreign workers. Fri, 25 May 2012 18:56:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Foreign_workers_will_fuel_mining_boom_754105.html National Indigenous health affected by racism http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Indigenous_health_affected_by_racism_754104.html Advocates say racism in Vic's health organizations needs to be addressed to improve aboriginal healthcare. Fri, 25 May 2012 18:56:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/Indigenous_health_affected_by_racism_754104.html National AFP to check on Thomson death threats http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/AFP_to_check_on_Thomson_death_threats_754103.html Australian Federal Police are inquiring into death threats against federal MP Craig Thomson. Fri, 25 May 2012 18:55:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/26/AFP_to_check_on_Thomson_death_threats_754103.html National Melb records wettest May day in 17 years http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/25/Melb_records_wettest_May_day_in_17_years_754057.html Melbourne has had its wettest May day for 17 years, with more rain expected into the weekend. Fri, 25 May 2012 11:40:17 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/25/Melb_records_wettest_May_day_in_17_years_754057.html National Arsonists torch Tassie speed camera car http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/27/Arsonists_torch_Tassie_speed_camera_car_754452.html A police speed camera vehicle has been torched in Launceston. Sun, 27 May 2012 00:38:12 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/27/Arsonists_torch_Tassie_speed_camera_car_754452.html Family escape ducted heating fire http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/27/Family_escape_ducted_heating_fire_754451.html A family has had a lucky escape after a ducted heating system caught fire, setting their house ablaze. Sun, 27 May 2012 00:38:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/27/Family_escape_ducted_heating_fire_754451.html Man that fell through roof in hospital http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/27/Man_that_fell_through_roof_in_hospital_754450.html A man is in hospital after a 12-metre fall in Sydney's inner west. Sun, 27 May 2012 00:38:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/27/Man_that_fell_through_roof_in_hospital_754450.html Driver caught nearly 4 times over limit http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/27/Driver_caught_nearly_4_times_over_limit_754449.html A P-plate driver has been caught speeding in an unregistered vehicle while almost four times over the limit. Sun, 27 May 2012 00:38:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/27/Driver_caught_nearly_4_times_over_limit_754449.html Qld boy, 13, charged with taxi holdup http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Qld_boy_13_charged_with_taxi_holdup_754294.html Police have charged a 13-year-old boy who allegedly robbed a cabbie with a knife in far north Queensland. Sat, 26 May 2012 09:44:36 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Qld_boy_13_charged_with_taxi_holdup_754294.html National - Regional Shooting may be a road rage attack http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Shooting_may_be_a_road_rage_attack_754293.html Police believe a drive-by shooting on the Gold Coast might have been a case of road rage. Sat, 26 May 2012 09:44:35 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Shooting_may_be_a_road_rage_attack_754293.html Man on the run rolls car in Sydney http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Man_on_the_run_rolls_car_in_Sydney_754292.html A driver rolled his car after fleeing from a vehicle search in Sydney's southwest at double the speed limit. Sat, 26 May 2012 09:44:35 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Man_on_the_run_rolls_car_in_Sydney_754292.html Body found in burnt NSW house http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Body_found_in_burnt_NSW_house_754291.html A body has been found inside a house destroyed by a fire in NSW. Sat, 26 May 2012 09:44:35 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Body_found_in_burnt_NSW_house_754291.html Woman dies after car struck by train http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Woman_dies_after_car_struck_by_train_754289.html Police believe the driver of a car hit by a train had stopped on the tracks when the car ahead broke down. Sat, 26 May 2012 09:44:35 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Woman_dies_after_car_struck_by_train_754289.html National - Regional Shrine flame extinguished by vandal http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Shrine_flame_extinguished_by_vandal_754290.html A vandal has used a fire extinguisher to put out the eternal flame at Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance. Sat, 26 May 2012 09:44:35 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Shrine_flame_extinguished_by_vandal_754290.html Sydney hit-and-run victim named http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Sydney_hit-and-run_victim_named_754288.html A hit-and-run driver who killed a young man in Sydney's northwest has been urged to hand himself in. Sat, 26 May 2012 09:44:34 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Sydney_hit-and-run_victim_named_754288.html Man killed in hit and run http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Man_killed_in_hit_and_run_754187.html Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver after a man died when struck by a car in Sydney's northwest. Fri, 25 May 2012 23:34:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Man_killed_in_hit_and_run_754187.html Victorian man stabbed to death http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Victorian_man_stabbed_to_death_754171.html A man has been fatally stabbed in regional Victoria. Fri, 25 May 2012 22:09:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Victorian_man_stabbed_to_death_754171.html National - Regional High court bid could be game-changer http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/High_court_bid_could_be_game-changer_754170.html A family law expert says a High Court international custody battle may have far-reaching legal consequences. Fri, 25 May 2012 22:09:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/High_court_bid_could_be_game-changer_754170.html Melbourne's wettest May day in 17 years http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Melbournes_wettest_May_day_in_17_years_754079.html Melbourne has had its wettest May day for 17 years, with more rain expected into the weekend. Fri, 25 May 2012 14:00:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/26/Melbournes_wettest_May_day_in_17_years_754079.html National - Regional Milat poem 'glorifies' axe murder http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Judge_says_Milat_poem_glorify_axe_murder_754078.html A psychiatrist says poems by Matthew Milat after he murdered a teen in Belanglo glorified the crime. Fri, 25 May 2012 13:58:17 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Judge_says_Milat_poem_glorify_axe_murder_754078.html Fisherman faces charges http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Fisherman_to_the_stars_faces_charges_754077.html The fisherman of choice for many of Australia's highly rated restaurants is facing poaching charges in Tas. Fri, 25 May 2012 13:58:17 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Fisherman_to_the_stars_faces_charges_754077.html Focarelli argues innocence http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Bikie_leader_Focarelli_argues_innocence_754076.html Former bikie gang leader Vince Focarelli will argue next week that he has no case to answer on drug charges. Fri, 25 May 2012 13:58:17 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Bikie_leader_Focarelli_argues_innocence_754076.html National - Regional Dedicated dog follows cyclists to Tibet http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/27/Dedicated_dog_follows_cyclists_to_Tibet_754363.html A dedicated dog in China has followed a group of cyclists for 1700 kilometres. Sat, 26 May 2012 19:10:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/27/Dedicated_dog_follows_cyclists_to_Tibet_754363.html Odd Spot Granny's shocking skydive mishap http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/27/Grannys_shocking_skydive_mishap_754362.html Shocking video of an 80-year-old's birthday skydive gone wrong in California has gone viral. Sat, 26 May 2012 19:10:34 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/27/Grannys_shocking_skydive_mishap_754362.html Odd Spot Man survives being pinned by excavator http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/27/Man_survives_being_pinned_by_excavator_754354.html Emergency services say the rescue of a man pinned by an excavator may become part of training manuals. Sat, 26 May 2012 18:19:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/27/Man_survives_being_pinned_by_excavator_754354.html Odd Spot Bidding US candidate rides ostrich http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/26/Bidding_US_candidate_rides_ostrich_754199.html Bidding to be the Democratic candidate, Jeff Barth has offered riding an ostrich as a qualification. Sat, 26 May 2012 00:27:14 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/26/Bidding_US_candidate_rides_ostrich_754199.html Penguin recaptured after zoo escape http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/26/Penguin_recaptured_after_zoo_escape_754193.html A penguin that escaped from a Japanese zoo has been recaptured after 82 days on the run. Sat, 26 May 2012 00:10:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/26/Penguin_recaptured_after_zoo_escape_754193.html Odd Spot Boy's eyes gouged out to save the world http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/26/Boys_eyes_gouged_out_to_save_the_world_754128.html A five-year-old boy whose mother allegedly gouged out his eyes is expected to live, but is completely blind. Fri, 25 May 2012 20:14:51 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/26/Boys_eyes_gouged_out_to_save_the_world_754128.html City of Pied Piper fame faces rats again http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/26/City_of_Pied_Piper_fame_again_faces_rats_754130.html The German city of Hamelin may be in need of another Pied Piper as it seems the rats are back. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:52:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/26/City_of_Pied_Piper_fame_again_faces_rats_754130.html Fugitive penguin recaptured in Tokyo http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Fugitive_penguin_recaptured_in_Tokyo_754036.html A penguin that escaped from a Tokyo aquarium has been recaptured after 82 days on the run. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:48:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Fugitive_penguin_recaptured_in_Tokyo_754036.html ALP tries US-style primaries for mayor http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/27/ALP_tries_US-style_primaries_for_mayor_754425.html Residents grilled candidates for lord mayor at Glebe Public School, moderated by Meredith Burgmann. Sat, 26 May 2012 22:53:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/27/ALP_tries_US-style_primaries_for_mayor_754425.html Miliband warns UK about Afghan pullout http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/27/Miliband_warns_UK_about_Afghan_pullout_754424.html The international community must 'up its game' on political progress in Afghanistan, UK's Ed Miliband says. Sat, 26 May 2012 22:53:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/27/Miliband_warns_UK_about_Afghan_pullout_754424.html Jimmy Carter Egypt polls 'encouraging' http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/27/Jimmy_Carter__Egypt_polls_encouraging_754423.html Former US President Jimmy Carter says Egypt polls were 'encouraging' despite unprecedented constraints. Sat, 26 May 2012 22:53:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/27/Jimmy_Carter__Egypt_polls_encouraging_754423.html Singapore ruling party loses by-election http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/27/Singapore_ruling_party_loses_by-election_754422.html Voters have dealt Singapore's ruling People's Action Party its third electoral setback in a year. Sat, 26 May 2012 22:53:53 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/27/Singapore_ruling_party_loses_by-election_754422.html Japan minister visits Fukushima http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/27/Japan_minister_visits_Fukushima_754421.html Japan's environment and nuclear minister has visited the Fukushima power plant to inspect a spent fuel pool. Sat, 26 May 2012 22:53:53 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/27/Japan_minister_visits_Fukushima_754421.html Politics Gillard leadership under threat again http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/27/Gillard_leadership_under_threat_again_754420.html Reports Prime Minister Julia Gillard's leadership position is again under threat. Sat, 26 May 2012 22:53:53 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/27/Gillard_leadership_under_threat_again_754420.html Politics Egypt results point to divisive runoff http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/26/Egypt_results_point_to_divisive_runoff_754120.html The candidate of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood has won a spot in a runoff election. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:13:07 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/26/Egypt_results_point_to_divisive_runoff_754120.html Politics AFP inquire Thomson death threats http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/26/AFP_to_check_on_Thomson_death_threats_754122.html Australian Federal Police are inquiring into death threats against federal MP Craig Thomson. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:09:34 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/26/AFP_to_check_on_Thomson_death_threats_754122.html Politics Aust border security corruption http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/26/Nations_border_security_corruption_754121.html Australia's border security is exposed to serious vulnerabilities which are allowing smuggling at its ports. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:09:16 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/26/Nations_border_security_corruption_754121.html Politics Crows won't sulk over AFL loss, coach http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Crows_wont_sulk_over_AFL_loss_coach_754516.html Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson has told his players not to sulk about their loss to Collingwood. Sun, 27 May 2012 05:03:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Crows_wont_sulk_over_AFL_loss_coach_754516.html Sport Netherlands-Bulgaria 2-1 http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Netherlands-Bulgaria_2-1_754514.html Bulgaria shock win Netherlands showed the World Cup runner-up is struggling to find its trademark fluency. Sun, 27 May 2012 04:55:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Netherlands-Bulgaria_2-1_754514.html Tagive enjoying injury-free NRL run http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Tagive_enjoying_injury-free_NRL_run_754513.html The Roosters' Ratu Peni Tagive is enjoying an injury free season after a series of injuries one year ago. Sun, 27 May 2012 04:55:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Tagive_enjoying_injury-free_NRL_run_754513.html Maxwell urges Magpies to move on in AFL http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Maxwell_urges_Magpies_to_move_on_in_AFL_754511.html Captain Nick Maxwell says Magpies can't dwell on losing another player to a knee injury. Sun, 27 May 2012 04:27:52 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Maxwell_urges_Magpies_to_move_on_in_AFL_754511.html Sport Jackson forced out of Madrid triathlon http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Jackson_forced_out_of_Madrid_triathlon_754510.html Australia's Olympic hopeful Emma Jackson missed out on the triathlon world championship round due to cramps. Sun, 27 May 2012 04:27:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Jackson_forced_out_of_Madrid_triathlon_754510.html Spain beats Serbia http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Spain_beats_Serbia_754509.html Spain beat Serbia 2-0 to get its European Championship preparations off to a winning start on Saturday Sun, 27 May 2012 04:27:44 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Spain_beats_Serbia_754509.html Bombers beset by injuries http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Bombers_beset_by_injuries_754508.html Essendon underlined their status as one of the early AFL pacesetters, despite an injury-depleted squad. Sun, 27 May 2012 04:27:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Bombers_beset_by_injuries_754508.html Sport Bennett ready to keep faith with Knights http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Bennett_ready_to_keep_faith_with_Knights_754507.html Wayne Bennett admits he has no choice but to persist with his under-performing stars Sun, 27 May 2012 04:27:37 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Bennett_ready_to_keep_faith_with_Knights_754507.html Sport Ireland victory over Bosnia http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Ireland_victory_over_Bosnia_754506.html Ireland scored a victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina ahead of the European Championship on Saturday Sun, 27 May 2012 04:27:36 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Ireland_victory_over_Bosnia_754506.html England win under new soccer coach http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/England_win_under_new_soccer_coach_754496.html Roy Hodgson made a winning start to his reign as England manager after his side's victory over Norway. Sun, 27 May 2012 03:52:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/England_win_under_new_soccer_coach_754496.html Czech Republic beat Israel http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Czech_Republic_beat_Israel_754495.html A last-minute goal by David Lafata helped the Czech Republic beat Israel 2-1 at Saturday's friendly. Sun, 27 May 2012 03:52:20 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Czech_Republic_beat_Israel_754495.html Dufner eyes third golf title in weeks http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Dufner_eyes_third_golf_title_in_weeks_754459.html American golfer Jason Dufner is chasing his third US PGA title in five weeks. Sun, 27 May 2012 01:07:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Dufner_eyes_third_golf_title_in_weeks_754459.html Sport Strauss hungry for more runs http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Strauss_hungry_for_more_runs_754460.html England captain Andrew Strauss was 102 not out at the close of Saturday's second day in the second Test Sun, 27 May 2012 01:07:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Strauss_hungry_for_more_runs_754460.html Sport Aussie rowers eyeing World Cup medals http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Aussie_rowers_eyeing_World_Cup_medals_754461.html Australia will have seven crews vying for medals at the World Cup 2 regatta in Switzerland Sun, 27 May 2012 01:07:06 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Aussie_rowers_eyeing_World_Cup_medals_754461.html Dragons escape against Eels http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Dragons_escape_against_Eels_754426.html A late try to Kyle Stanley has helped the Dragons escape with a thrilling 14-12 victory over the Eels. Sat, 26 May 2012 22:59:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Dragons_escape_against_Eels_754426.html Sport England cut West Indies' lead http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/England_cut_West_Indies_lead_754417.html England cut West Indies' lead to 111 on day two of the second test reaching 259-2 at stumps on Sunday. Sat, 26 May 2012 22:41:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/England_cut_West_Indies_lead_754417.html Sport Donald takes charge at PGA Championship http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Donald_takes_charge_at_PGA_Championship_754416.html James Morrison's third round meltdown at the PGA Championships gives Luke Donald a chance to regain title. Sat, 26 May 2012 22:35:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Donald_takes_charge_at_PGA_Championship_754416.html Afridi, Malik sign Pakistan contracts http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Afridi_Malik_sign_Pakistan_contracts_754361.html The Pakistan Cricket Board have awarded past captains Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Malik with central contracts. Sat, 26 May 2012 19:05:05 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Afridi_Malik_sign_Pakistan_contracts_754361.html AFL Magpie Keefe suffers knee injury. http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/AFL_Magpie_Keefe_suffers_knee_injury_754360.html Collingwood expect scans on Lachlan Keefe's injured knee to rule him out for 12 months of football. Sat, 26 May 2012 19:05:03 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/AFL_Magpie_Keefe_suffers_knee_injury_754360.html Waratahs lose thriller to Cheetahs http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Waratahs_lose_thriller_to_Cheetahs_754359.html The NSW Waratahs have lost their third one-point loss of the Super Rugby season to the Cheetahs. Sat, 26 May 2012 19:05:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Waratahs_lose_thriller_to_Cheetahs_754359.html Sport Thomas De Gendt takes stage 20 http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Thomas_De_Gendt_takes_stage_20_754351.html Belgian Thomas de Gendt put up a superb solo effort to win the Giro d'Italia 20th stage on Saturday. Sat, 26 May 2012 16:07:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Thomas_De_Gendt_takes_stage_20_754351.html Webber on pole in Monaco http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Webber_on_pole_in_Monaco_754345.html Mark Webber will start from pole position in Monaco despite posting the second fastest qualifying time. Sat, 26 May 2012 14:13:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/27/Webber_on_pole_in_Monaco_754345.html Sport Force take time to overpower Lions http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Force_down_Lions_754344.html The Western Force have defeated the Lions 17-11 in the Super Rugby clash. Sat, 26 May 2012 13:42:14 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Force_down_Lions_754344.html Bombers unimpressive in win over GWS http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Essendon_beat_GWS_giants_754339.html Essendon claimed top spot on the AFL ladder with a 66-point win over GWS, but it was not an easy triumph. Sat, 26 May 2012 12:26:43 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Essendon_beat_GWS_giants_754339.html Sport Collingwood down Adelaide http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Collingwood_down_Adelaide_754338.html Collingwood stunned Adelaide with a final quarter flurry to log a spirited 26-point away triumph. Sat, 26 May 2012 12:24:03 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Collingwood_down_Adelaide_754338.html Sport Queensland edge Brumbies 13-12 http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Queensland_edge_Brumbies_13-12_754337.html The Reds narrowly defeated the Brumbies 13-12 in a bitter Super Rugby battle in Canberra. Sat, 26 May 2012 12:03:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Queensland_edge_Brumbies_13-12_754337.html Sport Dragons beat Eels in NRL http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Dragons_beat_Eels_in_NRL_754336.html St George Illawarra won 14-12 to the Parramatta Eels in a hard fought match. Sat, 26 May 2012 11:50:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Dragons_beat_Eels_in_NRL_754336.html Sport Reds 13 defeat Brumbies 12 http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Reds_13_defeat_Brumbies_12_754335.html The Queensland Reds have defeated the ACT Brumbies 13-12 at fulltime. Sat, 26 May 2012 11:43:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Reds_13_defeat_Brumbies_12_754335.html Sport St Kilda beat Swans by 28 points http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/St_Kilda_beat_Swans_by_28_points_754309.html St Kilda blew out the candles for midfielder Lenny Hayes' 250th AFL game by thrashing the Swans by 28-point. Sat, 26 May 2012 10:53:47 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/St_Kilda_beat_Swans_by_28_points_754309.html Sport Federer tips Nadal to crash Djokovic http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Federer_tips_Nadal_to_crash_Djokovic_754307.html Grand slam master Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal deserves French Open favouritism over world No.1 Djokovic. Sat, 26 May 2012 10:25:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Federer_tips_Nadal_to_crash_Djokovic_754307.html Sport Knights hit new low as Titans prevail http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Knights_hit_new_low_as_Titans_prevail_754287.html Newcastle's brave new world under Wayne Bennett hit a new low as the Titans won 24-14 at Hunter Stadium. Sat, 26 May 2012 09:40:46 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Knights_hit_new_low_as_Titans_prevail_754287.html Sport Highlanders 27 defeat Blues 20 http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Highlanders_27_defeat_Blues_20_754286.html The Highlanders broke their Eden Park drought in the Super Rugby playoffs with a bonus-point win over Blues. Sat, 26 May 2012 09:36:36 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Highlanders_27_defeat_Blues_20_754286.html Bolt opens European season with 100m win http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Bolt_opens_European_season_with_100m_win_754277.html Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has overcome a poor start to comfortably win the 100m in the Czech Republic. Sat, 26 May 2012 08:15:16 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Bolt_opens_European_season_with_100m_win_754277.html Sport Cronk happy to carry the Storm load http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Cronk_happy_to_carry_the_Storm_load_754275.html Storm halfback Cooper Cronk isn't prepared to lighten his load despite his side crushing Brisbane Broncos. Sat, 26 May 2012 08:05:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Cronk_happy_to_carry_the_Storm_load_754275.html Sport Newcastle v Gold Coast Toyota Cup http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Newcastle_v_Gold_Coast_Toyota_Cup_754274.html Newcastle Knights beat the Gold Coast Titans 14-10 at Hunter Stadium in the Toyota Cup. Sat, 26 May 2012 07:59:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Newcastle_v_Gold_Coast_Toyota_Cup_754274.html Sport Hurricanes 66 beat Rebels 24 http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Hurricanes_66_beat_Rebels_24_754261.html The Hurricanes have defeated the Rebels 66-24 in their Super Rugby clash at Westpac Stadium. Sat, 26 May 2012 07:26:06 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Hurricanes_66_beat_Rebels_24_754261.html Sport Port down Suns by 48 points http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Port_down_Suns_by_48_points_754259.html Port Adelaide defeated Gold Coast Suns 17.16 (118) to 10.10 (70) in their AFL clash at Gold Coast Stadium. Sat, 26 May 2012 07:06:20 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Port_down_Suns_by_48_points_754259.html Sport Buchanan wins first BMX world title http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Buchanan_wins_first_BMX_world_title_754257.html Aust BMX cyclist Caroline Buchanan continues her buildup to the Olympics, winning her first world title. Sat, 26 May 2012 06:53:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Buchanan_wins_first_BMX_world_title_754257.html Sport Tigers upset Hawks in AFL http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Tigers_upset_Hawks_in_AFL_754255.html Richmond dominated Hawthorn for a breakthrough 21.11 (137) to 10.15 (75) AFL win on Saturday at the MCG. Sat, 26 May 2012 06:47:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Tigers_upset_Hawks_in_AFL_754255.html Sport Wallace admits Broncos off the NRL pace http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Wallace_admits_Broncos_off_the_NRL_pace_754221.html Bronco's Peter Wallace says the team has plenty of ground to make up for to be considered a finals threat. Sat, 26 May 2012 02:20:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Wallace_admits_Broncos_off_the_NRL_pace_754221.html Bronco's Hala to have surgery next week http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Broncos_Hala_to_have_surgery_next_week_754220.html Brisbane forward Dave Hala will have surgery next week after rupturing his patella tendon. Sat, 26 May 2012 02:20:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Broncos_Hala_to_have_surgery_next_week_754220.html Learoyd-Lahrs backs dumping of Dugan http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Learoyd-Lahrs_backs_dumping_of_Dugan_754219.html Canberra hardman Tom Learoyd-Lahrs has backed the dumping of Josh Dugan from Friday night's game. Sat, 26 May 2012 02:20:12 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Learoyd-Lahrs_backs_dumping_of_Dugan_754219.html Sport Dufner takes lead at the Colonial http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Dufner_takes_lead_at_the_Colonial_754215.html Jason Dufner establishes a two-stroke lead at the Colonial and close in on a rare Texas title double. Sat, 26 May 2012 01:35:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Dufner_takes_lead_at_the_Colonial_754215.html Sport Cool and chic is key for Stosur http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Cool_and_chic_is_key_for_Stosur_754214.html Samantha Stosur launches her French Open campaign on Sunday, but vows to enjoy Paris come what may. Sat, 26 May 2012 01:35:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Cool_and_chic_is_key_for_Stosur_754214.html Sport Brown a big threat to AFL's Kangaroos http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Brown_a_big_threat_to_AFLs_Kangaroos_754209.html Brisbane skipper Jonathan Brown returns for a North Melbourne AFL side with a point to prove. Sat, 26 May 2012 01:13:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Brown_a_big_threat_to_AFLs_Kangaroos_754209.html Plum pumped for NRL Panthers return http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Plum_pumped_for_NRL_Panthers_return_754208.html Penrith's Nigel Plum will return to the field this weekend after recovering from a shoulder injury. Sat, 26 May 2012 01:13:17 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Plum_pumped_for_NRL_Panthers_return_754208.html Federer tips Nadal over Djokovic http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Federer_tips_Nadal_over_Djokovic_754207.html Roger Federer insists Rafael Nadal, not Novak Djokovic, will create tennis history at the French Open. Sat, 26 May 2012 01:13:14 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Federer_tips_Nadal_over_Djokovic_754207.html Serena set to conquer Paris http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Serena_set_to_conquer_Paris_754206.html French Open favourite Serena Williams says she is is as committed to tennis now as ever. Sat, 26 May 2012 01:13:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Serena_set_to_conquer_Paris_754206.html Sport Chiefs deny Bulls in thriller http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Chiefs_deny_Bulls_in_thriller_754204.html The Chiefs are back at the top of the Super Rugby table with a 28-22 victory over the Bulls on Friday night. Sat, 26 May 2012 00:54:28 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Chiefs_deny_Bulls_in_thriller_754204.html Sport Worsfold an AFL inspiration for Naitanui http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Worsfold_an_AFL_inspiration_for_Naitanui_754203.html West Coast player Nic Naitanui says vision of Worsfold during his glory years is an inspiration to the team. Sat, 26 May 2012 00:54:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Worsfold_an_AFL_inspiration_for_Naitanui_754203.html Beckham no longer highest MLS earner http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Beckham_no_longer_highest_MLS_earner_754197.html Thierry Henry has eclipsed David Beckham as the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer Sat, 26 May 2012 00:26:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Beckham_no_longer_highest_MLS_earner_754197.html Sport Heighington ready for Tigers return http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Heighington_ready_for_Tigers_return_754198.html Tigers back-rower Chris Heighington makes his return from injury against North Queensland this Sunday. Sat, 26 May 2012 00:26:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Heighington_ready_for_Tigers_return_754198.html Ibrahimovic happy to stay at AC Milan http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Ibrahimovic_happy_to_stay_at_AC_Milan_754196.html Swedish striker Zlatan will stay with AC Milan for a third season despite the club's financial problems. Sat, 26 May 2012 00:25:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Ibrahimovic_happy_to_stay_at_AC_Milan_754196.html AFL disappointment driving Demons, Jones http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/AFL_disappointment_driving_Demons_Jones_754195.html Leadership group member Nathan Jones says the Demons' winless start under Mark Neeld had been hard to take. Sat, 26 May 2012 00:25:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/AFL_disappointment_driving_Demons_Jones_754195.html Samuels wins war of words with Anderson http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Samuels_wins_war_of_words_with_Anderson_754194.html Windies batsman Marlon Samuels century turned the tide of the second Test, despite James Anderson's taunts. Sat, 26 May 2012 00:25:05 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Samuels_wins_war_of_words_with_Anderson_754194.html Barca give Guardiola great Cup send-off http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Barca_give_Guardiola_great_Cup_send-off_754190.html Barca gave coach Pep Guardiola the perfect send off, beating Athletic Bilbao 3-0, winning the Spanish Cup Fri, 25 May 2012 23:34:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Barca_give_Guardiola_great_Cup_send-off_754190.html Hewitt welcomes Djokovic challenge http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Hewitt_welcomes_Djokovic_challenge_754189.html Lleyton Hewitt welcomes the challenge of a French Open showdown with history-chasing Novak Djokovic. Fri, 25 May 2012 23:34:14 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Hewitt_welcomes_Djokovic_challenge_754189.html Spurs, Thunder fight for NBA West crown http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Spurs_Thunder_fight_for_NBA_West_crown_754188.html The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder begin their duel for the Western Conference crown on Sunday Fri, 25 May 2012 23:34:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Spurs_Thunder_fight_for_NBA_West_crown_754188.html Rough French Open draw for Stosur http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Rough_French_Open_draw_for_Stosur_754186.html Sam Stosur could be set for a match with top seed Victoria Azarenka in the quarter-finals at the French Open Fri, 25 May 2012 22:54:55 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Rough_French_Open_draw_for_Stosur_754186.html Sport Draw for Russia and Uruguay http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Draw_for_Russia_and_Uruguay_754175.html Russia held Copa America champion Uruguay to 1-1 in the first European Championship warm-up games. Fri, 25 May 2012 22:20:40 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Draw_for_Russia_and_Uruguay_754175.html Denmark's friendly against Brazil http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Denmarks_friendly_against_Brazil_754174.html Denmark picks one of the top teams for its buildup match in preparation for the European Championships. Fri, 25 May 2012 22:20:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Denmarks_friendly_against_Brazil_754174.html James Morrison leads PGA http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/James_Morrison_leads_PGA_754173.html England's James Morrison was the shock leader after two rounds of the PGA Championship Fri, 25 May 2012 22:20:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/James_Morrison_leads_PGA_754173.html Storm breeze past Broncos http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Storm_breeze_past_Broncos_754172.html Melbourne Storm have moved to the top of the NRL ladder after a 34-10 victory over the Brisbane Broncos. Fri, 25 May 2012 22:20:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Storm_breeze_past_Broncos_754172.html Sport The 'tragedy' of penalty shootouts http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/The_tragedy_of_penalty_shootouts_754127.html FIFA President Sepp Blatter has asked Franz Beckenbauer to find an alternative for penalty shootouts. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:33:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/The_tragedy_of_penalty_shootouts_754127.html McIlroy out for BMW PGA Championship http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/McIlroy_out_for_BMW_PGA_Championship_754101.html Top-ranked Rory McIlroy will miss the cut after a implosion at the BMW PGA Championship Fri, 25 May 2012 18:44:20 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/McIlroy_out_for_BMW_PGA_Championship_754101.html Sport Cats hold on for AFL win over Dogs http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Cats_hold_on_for_AFL_win_over_Dogs_754096.html Geelong held off the Western Bulldogs to win their AFL match by 20 points last night at Etihad Stadium. Fri, 25 May 2012 18:31:12 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Cats_hold_on_for_AFL_win_over_Dogs_754096.html Sport Samuels century rescues Windies http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Samuels_century_rescues_Windies_754095.html Marlon Samuels' hundred and a Test-best score from West Indies captain Darren Sammy have saved the tourists Fri, 25 May 2012 18:31:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Samuels_century_rescues_Windies_754095.html Sport Kreuziger wins 19th stage http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Kreuziger_wins_19th_stage_754086.html Czech rider Roman Kreuziger won the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday. Fri, 25 May 2012 16:55:55 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Kreuziger_wins_19th_stage_754086.html Kreuziger first for stage 19 http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Kreuziger_first_for_stage_19_754085.html Czech Roman Kreuziger has come in on top for stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia. Fri, 25 May 2012 16:42:59 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/26/Kreuziger_first_for_stage_19_754085.html Cats hold on for AFL win over 'Dogs http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Cats_hold_on_for_AFL_win_over_Dogs_754064.html Geelong held off the Western Bulldogs in a pulsating last quarter to win their AFL match by 20 points. Fri, 25 May 2012 12:52:06 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Cats_hold_on_for_AFL_win_over_Dogs_754064.html Sport Storm beat Brisbane 34-10 in NRL clash http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Storm_beat_Brisbane_34-10_in_NRL_clash_754063.html Melbourne Storm have downed Brisbane 34-10 in their top-of-the-table NRL clash at AAMI Park on Friday night. Fri, 25 May 2012 12:39:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Storm_beat_Brisbane_34-10_in_NRL_clash_754063.html Sport Souths hammer Canberra in NRL clash http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Souths_hammer_Canberra_in_NRL_clash_754060.html South's Greg Inglis and Dave Taylor turned on the power to help the Rabbitohs to victory over Canberra. Fri, 25 May 2012 12:06:59 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Souths_hammer_Canberra_in_NRL_clash_754060.html Sport Slater back to his best for Storm http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Slater_back_to_his_best_for_Storm_754059.html Billy Slater got back to his try-scoring best as he backed up from State of Origin to defeat the Broncos. Fri, 25 May 2012 12:01:58 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Slater_back_to_his_best_for_Storm_754059.html Sport British Olympic mission to Everest http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/British_Olympic_mission_to_Everest_754056.html Kenton Cool reached the summit of Everest fulfilling a promise to carry an Olympic gold medal to the peak. Fri, 25 May 2012 11:32:33 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/British_Olympic_mission_to_Everest_754056.html Azarenka awaits Stosur at French Open http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Azarenka_awaits_Stosur_at_French_Open_754055.html Samantha Stosur has landed in the same quarter of the French Open draw as world No.1 Victoria Azarenka. Fri, 25 May 2012 11:25:29 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Azarenka_awaits_Stosur_at_French_Open_754055.html Sport Chiefs back on top after downing Bulls http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Chiefs_beat_Bulls_28-22_754047.html NZ's Chiefs have moved top of the Super Rugby table after beating South Africa's Bulls 28-22 at Hamilton. Fri, 25 May 2012 09:40:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Chiefs_beat_Bulls_28-22_754047.html Sport Buderus return a boost for Knights http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Buderus_return_a_boost_for_Knights_754030.html Jarrod Mullen says the return of Danny Buderus can boost the Knights after a slow start to the season. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:09:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Buderus_return_a_boost_for_Knights_754030.html Foley wary of adventurous Cheetahs http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Foley_wary_of_adventurous_Cheetahs_754028.html Waratahs coach Michael Foley says his team needs to control the ball in their clash with the Cheetahs. Fri, 25 May 2012 07:55:51 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Foley_wary_of_adventurous_Cheetahs_754028.html Force's Cummins ready to hit top form http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Forces_Cummins_ready_to_hit_top_form_754002.html After watching his aunt become Aust's Biggest Loser, the Force's Nick Cummins wants to boost his career. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:28:47 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Forces_Cummins_ready_to_hit_top_form_754002.html Anasta backs Carney for Origin II http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Anasta_backs_Carney_for_Origin_II_754001.html Braith Anasta predicts a strong performance from his former teammate Todd Carney in State of Origin II. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:28:44 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Anasta_backs_Carney_for_Origin_II_754001.html Sport Anna Meares feels London pressure http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Anna_Meares_feels_London_pressure_753999.html Australian cyclist Anna Meares plans to create Olympic history at London with an age-old cliche in her head. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:28:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Anna_Meares_feels_London_pressure_753999.html Sport Facebook investors ponder move http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/27/Facebook_investors_ponder_move_754445.html Facebook's bungled debut as a public company has left small-time investors frustrated, confused and bitter. Sun, 27 May 2012 00:01:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/27/Facebook_investors_ponder_move_754445.html Technology European law restricts cookies http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/27/European_law_restricts_cookies_754353.html European websites will now be restricted from recording information about internet browsers through cookies. Sat, 26 May 2012 17:19:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/27/European_law_restricts_cookies_754353.html Technology SpaceX carries 'cremains' of 320 people http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/26/SpaceX_carries_cremains_of_320_people_754240.html The SpaceX rocket that launched a spacecraft to the ISS also carried the cremated remains of 320 people. Sat, 26 May 2012 04:15:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/26/SpaceX_carries_cremains_of_320_people_754240.html Dragon capsule docks at space station http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/26/Dragon_capsule_docks_at_space_station_754092.html The Dragon capsule has made a historic docking after being captured by astronauts wielding a robot arm. Fri, 25 May 2012 18:03:02 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/26/Dragon_capsule_docks_at_space_station_754092.html Technology Telescope decision surprises Sth Africa http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/26/Telescope_decision_surprises_Sth_Africa_754087.html South Africa is set to co-host the world's most powerful radio telescope with Australia. Fri, 25 May 2012 17:14:02 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/26/Telescope_decision_surprises_Sth_Africa_754087.html Technology Smelly pig plant sparks riot in Chile http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Smelly_pig_plant_sparks_riot_in_Chile_754476.html Chile's gov't has ordered half a million pigs to be evacuated from a meat plant where they were abandoned. Sun, 27 May 2012 02:56:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Smelly_pig_plant_sparks_riot_in_Chile_754476.html Russian consul in Japan dies http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Russian_consul_in_Japan_dies_754475.html A Russian consul-general in Japan died after falling down a 30-metre cliff during a ball game at a campsite. Sun, 27 May 2012 02:54:51 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Russian_consul_in_Japan_dies_754475.html Clinton condemns Syria atrocity in Houla http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Clinton_condemns_Syria_atrocity_in_Houla_754465.html Hillary Clinton's condemned the deaths of 92 people, including 30 children, in the Syrian town of Houla. Sun, 27 May 2012 01:29:59 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Clinton_condemns_Syria_atrocity_in_Houla_754465.html Rebel groups merge in Mali http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Rebel_groups_merge_in_Mali_754467.html An agreement has been signed in north Mali allowing two rebel groups to create an independent Islamic state. Sun, 27 May 2012 01:27:01 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Rebel_groups_merge_in_Mali_754467.html Report calls for pay rise for NZ carers http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Report_calls_for_pay_rise_for_NZ_carers_754466.html The author of a Human Rights Commission report on aged care says industry conditions in NZ are like slavery. Sun, 27 May 2012 01:25:40 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Report_calls_for_pay_rise_for_NZ_carers_754466.html American kidnapped in Benin http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/American_kidnapped_in_Benin_754464.html An American citizen has been kidnapped in the West African nation of Benin. Sun, 27 May 2012 01:18:51 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/American_kidnapped_in_Benin_754464.html Thousands take part in Brazil Slut Walks http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Thousands_take_part_in_Brazil_Slut_Walks_754463.html Thousands of women have staged 'Slut Walks' in Brazilian cities to protest sexual violence against women. Sun, 27 May 2012 01:18:41 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Thousands_take_part_in_Brazil_Slut_Walks_754463.html Crippled nuke plant safety concerns http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Crippled_nuke_plant_safety_concerns_754428.html Japan's environment and nuclear minister has visited the Fukushima power plant to inspect a spent fuel pool. Sat, 26 May 2012 23:18:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Crippled_nuke_plant_safety_concerns_754428.html World The Vatican's embarrassing scandal http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/The_Vaticans_embarrassing_scandal_754427.html The Vatican has confirmed that the Pope's butler had been arrested in its embarrassing leaks scandal. Sat, 26 May 2012 23:02:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/The_Vaticans_embarrassing_scandal_754427.html World Manchester pub shooting kills one http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Manchester_pub_shooting_kills_one_754414.html A 23-year-old man has been killed and three people injured in a shooting at a pub in Manchester. Sat, 26 May 2012 21:43:34 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Manchester_pub_shooting_kills_one_754414.html World Peru taxi explodes in Chile minefield http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Peru_taxi_explodes_in_Chile_minefield_754392.html Chilean army bomb specialists have pulled out remains of a Peruvian taxi that exploded in a minefield. Sat, 26 May 2012 21:18:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Peru_taxi_explodes_in_Chile_minefield_754392.html Gruesome video of dead Syrian children http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Gruesome_video_of_dead_Syrian_children_754391.html Gruesome video shows rows of dead Syrian children lying in a mosque in bloody shorts and t-shirts. Sat, 26 May 2012 21:13:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Gruesome_video_of_dead_Syrian_children_754391.html Two people killed in Finland shooting http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Finland_shooting_kills_two_people_754385.html Police have arrested an 18-year-old man suspected of killing two people in a shooting in Finland. Sat, 26 May 2012 20:30:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Finland_shooting_kills_two_people_754385.html World Al-Qaeda linked fighters killed in Yemen http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Al-Qaeda_linked_fighters_killed_in_Yemen_754377.html Yemeni troops stationed in southern Abyan province have killed 62 al-Qaeda-linked fighters. Sat, 26 May 2012 19:59:31 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Al-Qaeda_linked_fighters_killed_in_Yemen_754377.html World Protests in Burma test government http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Protests_in_Burma_test_government_754373.html Protests in Burma have provided a test of how the military-backed govt will respond to rising expectations. Sat, 26 May 2012 19:41:07 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Protests_in_Burma_test_government_754373.html Ban, Annan condemn Syria massacre http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Ban_Annan_condemn_Syria_massacre_754364.html Ban Ki-moon and Kofi Annan have condemned a massacre of more than 90 civilians in Syria as 'brutal'. Sat, 26 May 2012 19:19:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/27/Ban_Annan_condemn_Syria_massacre_754364.html World Lesotho polls open in three-way race http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Lesotho_polls_open_in_three-way_race_754283.html Polls have opened in tiny Lesotho, where a series of party splits have resulted in a close general election. Sat, 26 May 2012 08:41:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Lesotho_polls_open_in_three-way_race_754283.html Azerbaijan detains 30 on Eurovision eve http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Azerbaijan_detains_30_on_Eurovision_eve_754222.html Police in Azerbaijan have detained 30 people after a group of opposition protesters held a small rally. Sat, 26 May 2012 02:21:36 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Azerbaijan_detains_30_on_Eurovision_eve_754222.html US book cites Obama high school drug use http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/US_book_cites_Obama_high_school_drug_use_754213.html A biography of Barack Obama has revealed the US president's fondness for marijuana as a high school student. Sat, 26 May 2012 01:34:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/US_book_cites_Obama_high_school_drug_use_754213.html World US reject methane farming project permit http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/US_reject_methane_farming_project_permit_754212.html US federal land managers have rejected an application by a company to use bacteria to produce methane. Sat, 26 May 2012 01:31:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/US_reject_methane_farming_project_permit_754212.html UN report notes enriched uranium in Iran http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/UN_report_notes_enriched_uranium_in_Iran_754211.html UN experts are investigating why particles of uranium found in a Iranian nuclear facility had been enriched. Sat, 26 May 2012 01:28:46 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/UN_report_notes_enriched_uranium_in_Iran_754211.html Turkey bomb blast injures civilians http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Turkey_bomb_blast_injures_civilians_754180.html A bomb blast has ripped through central Turkey, injuring scores of innocent civilians. Fri, 25 May 2012 22:48:35 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Turkey_bomb_blast_injures_civilians_754180.html World Nine people die in Syria bombings http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Nine_people_have_died_in_Syria_bombings_754179.html Nine people have died in bombings in Syria as protesters take to the streets against the government. Fri, 25 May 2012 22:48:32 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Nine_people_have_died_in_Syria_bombings_754179.html World Iran jitters lift oil prices http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Iran_jitters_lift_oil_prices_754165.html World oil prices edged higher amid worries about Iran's standoff over its disputed nuclear program. Fri, 25 May 2012 21:34:53 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Iran_jitters_lift_oil_prices_754165.html World Texter not liable for driver's crash http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Texter_not_liable_for_drivers_crash_754164.html A woman who texted her boyfriend while he was driving is not liable for the crash he caused while replying. Fri, 25 May 2012 21:29:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Texter_not_liable_for_drivers_crash_754164.html World Witness was spared in Norway massacre http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Witness_recounts_Norway_island_massacre_754149.html A survivor of Breivik's shooting rampage has described how he was first spared by the self-confessed killer. Fri, 25 May 2012 20:49:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Witness_recounts_Norway_island_massacre_754149.html World Dragon capsule's historic docking http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Dragon_capsule_docks_at_space_station_754134.html The Dragon capsule has made a historic docking after being captured by astronauts wielding a robot arm. Fri, 25 May 2012 20:01:32 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Dragon_capsule_docks_at_space_station_754134.html World South Africa to co-host telescope http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Telescope_decision_surprises_Sth_Africa_754133.html South Africa is set to co-host the world's most powerful radio telescope with Australia. Fri, 25 May 2012 20:01:29 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Telescope_decision_surprises_Sth_Africa_754133.html World Obese UK woman cut out of house http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Obese_UK_woman_cut_out_of_house_754131.html A morbidly obese teenager has been taken to hospital after being cut out of her house by emergency workers. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:52:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Obese_UK_woman_cut_out_of_house_754131.html World Driver trial over Chinese toddler death http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Driver_trial_over_Chinese_toddler_death_754123.html A driver responsible for a toddler's death in a hit-and-run accident in China stood trial on Friday. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:18:44 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Driver_trial_over_Chinese_toddler_death_754123.html World Las Vegas grocer accused of war crimes http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Las_Vegas_grocer_accused_of_war_crimes_754107.html Dejan Radojkovic was living as a grocer in Las Vegas before being arrested and deported on genocide charges. Fri, 25 May 2012 18:58:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Las_Vegas_grocer_accused_of_war_crimes_754107.html World Two armed robbers gunned down in bus http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Two_armed_robbers_gunned_down_in_bus_754102.html Two armed men trying to carry out a robbery on a Mexican bus have been shot dead by a passenger. Fri, 25 May 2012 18:46:50 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Two_armed_robbers_gunned_down_in_bus_754102.html 5.2 earthquake strikes Christchurch http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/52_earthquake_strikes_Christchurch_754100.html The New Zealand city of Christchurch has been rocked by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake. Fri, 25 May 2012 18:40:12 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/52_earthquake_strikes_Christchurch_754100.html World Landslide kills 6 gold miners in Java http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Landslide_kills_6_gold_miners_in_Java_754099.html An official says a landslide on Indonesia's main island of Java has killed at least six gold miners. Fri, 25 May 2012 18:38:34 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Landslide_kills_6_gold_miners_in_Java_754099.html Corby's sentence to end in 2017 http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Corbys_sentence_to_end_in_2017_754098.html The Governor of Kerobokan jail confirmed that Schappelle Corby's sentence will end on September 20, 2017. Fri, 25 May 2012 18:35:51 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Corbys_sentence_to_end_in_2017_754098.html World 13 die in suicide attack in north Yemen http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/13_die_in_suicide_attack_in_north_Yemen_754097.html Three children are among 13 people killed in a suicide attack at a Shi'ite Zaidi rebels post in north Yemen. Fri, 25 May 2012 18:34:14 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/13_die_in_suicide_attack_in_north_Yemen_754097.html World Iran closer to nuclear capability http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Iran_closer_to_nuclear_capability_754094.html Evidence has been found of Iran being closer to producing the uranium threshold needed for nuclear arms. Fri, 25 May 2012 18:24:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Iran_closer_to_nuclear_capability_754094.html World Reports the butler did it http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Reports_the_butler_did_it_754093.html Vatican police have reportedly arrested the Pope's butler for allegedly leaking confidential documents. Fri, 25 May 2012 18:10:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Reports_the_butler_did_it_754093.html World UN call to suspend Zimbabwe sanctions http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/UN_call_to_suspend_Zimbabwe_sanctions_754089.html UN human rights chief says Zimbabwe sanctions have hurt the country's poorest and should be suspended. Fri, 25 May 2012 17:24:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/UN_call_to_suspend_Zimbabwe_sanctions_754089.html World Egypt results point to divisive runoff http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Egypt_results_point_to_divisive_runoff_754088.html The candidate of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood has won a spot in a runoff election. Fri, 25 May 2012 17:19:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/26/Egypt_results_point_to_divisive_runoff_754088.html World Venezuela steps up border security http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Venezuela_steps_up_border_security_754015.html About 3000 Venezuelan soldiers have been sent to bolster security along the border with Colombia. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:56:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Venezuela_steps_up_border_security_754015.html Gibraltar police turn back boats http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Gibraltar_police_turn_back_boats_754003.html Gibraltar police have mobilised for the second day to stop Spanish fishing boats from casting nets. Fri, 25 May 2012 05:27:52 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Gibraltar_police_turn_back_boats_754003.html Sweden wins Eurovision http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Sweden_wins_Eurovision_754504.html Sweden's Loreen has taken the top spot at this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her dance hit Euphoria. Sun, 27 May 2012 04:13:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Sweden_wins_Eurovision_754504.html Jeff Goldblum restraining order granted http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Jeff_Goldblum_restraining_order_granted_754502.html Actor Jeff Goldblum has been granted a restraining order against a woman he's accused of stalking him. Sun, 27 May 2012 04:11:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Jeff_Goldblum_restraining_order_granted_754502.html EastEnders actor arrested http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/EastEnders_actor_arrested_754501.html EastEnders actor Joshua Pascoe has reportedly been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault. Sun, 27 May 2012 04:11:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/EastEnders_actor_arrested_754501.html Rihanna wants Cheryl Cole on 'Idol' http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Rihanna_wants_Cheryl_Cole_on_Idol_754444.html Rihanna wants Cheryl Cole to replace Jennifer Lopez on 'American Idol'. Sat, 26 May 2012 23:44:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Rihanna_wants_Cheryl_Cole_on_Idol_754444.html Entertainment Will.i.am 'sabotaged' Jessie J http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/William_sabotaged_Jessie_J_754443.html Will.i.am sabotaged Jessie J's performance on 'The Voice' UK according to a contestant. Sat, 26 May 2012 23:44:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/William_sabotaged_Jessie_J_754443.html Entertainment Queen Elizabeth loves royal blunders http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Queen_Elizabeth_loves_royal_blunders_754442.html Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip are the first to laugh when something goes wrong. Sat, 26 May 2012 23:44:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Queen_Elizabeth_loves_royal_blunders_754442.html Entertainment Frankie Sandford is ready for marriage http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Frankie_Sandford_is_ready_for_marriage_754441.html Frankie Sandford wants to get married. Sat, 26 May 2012 23:44:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Frankie_Sandford_is_ready_for_marriage_754441.html Entertainment Chace Crawford wants to date Cheryl Cole http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Chace_Crawford_wants_to_date_Cheryl_Cole_754440.html Chace Crawford is desperate to date Cheryl Cole. Sat, 26 May 2012 23:44:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Chace_Crawford_wants_to_date_Cheryl_Cole_754440.html Entertainment Gary Barlow's odd queen meetings http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Gary_Barlows_odd_queen_meetings_754439.html Gary Barlow admits meeting Britain's Queen Elizabeth is 'really odd'. Sat, 26 May 2012 23:44:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Gary_Barlows_odd_queen_meetings_754439.html Entertainment Gavin Rossdale refuses to speak to ex http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Gavin_Rossdale_refuses_to_speak_to_ex_754438.html Gavin Rossdale refuses to speak to Pearl Lowe since she allowed their daughter to have a paternity DNA test. Sat, 26 May 2012 23:44:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Gavin_Rossdale_refuses_to_speak_to_ex_754438.html Entertainment Reports Lindsay Lohan's dad has stroke http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Reports_Lindsay_Lohans_dad_has_stroke_754437.html Lindsay Lohan's father thought he was 'having a stroke' at the gym. Sat, 26 May 2012 23:44:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Reports_Lindsay_Lohans_dad_has_stroke_754437.html Entertainment Ed Sheeran's lunch ruined by The A Team http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Ed_Sheerans_lunch_ruined_by_The_A_Team_754436.html Ed Sheeran's biggest hit once ruined his lunch. Sat, 26 May 2012 23:44:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Ed_Sheerans_lunch_ruined_by_The_A_Team_754436.html Entertainment The Hoff to buy bar for Hayley http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/The_Hoff_to_buy_bar_for_Hayley_754435.html David Hasselhoff wants to buy his girlfriend a pub. Sat, 26 May 2012 23:44:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/The_Hoff_to_buy_bar_for_Hayley_754435.html Entertainment Anne Hathaway ex deported from US http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Anne_Hathaway_ex_deported_from_US_754434.html Anne Hathaway's ex-boyfriend has been deported from the United States of America. Sat, 26 May 2012 23:44:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Anne_Hathaway_ex_deported_from_US_754434.html Entertainment Lady Gaga takes in ladyboys performance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Lady_Gaga_takes_in_ladyboys_performance_754433.html Lady Gaga went to see Thailand's famous 'ladyboys' perform. Sat, 26 May 2012 23:44:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Lady_Gaga_takes_in_ladyboys_performance_754433.html Entertainment Kanye gives Kim style tips http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Kanye_gives_Kim_style_tips_754432.html Kanye West has been giving Kim Kardashian fashion advice. Sat, 26 May 2012 23:44:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Kanye_gives_Kim_style_tips_754432.html Entertainment John Travolta's Bahamas hideaway http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/John_Travoltas_Bahamas_hideaway_754431.html John Travolta is hiding out in the Bahamas. Sat, 26 May 2012 23:44:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/John_Travoltas_Bahamas_hideaway_754431.html Entertainment X Factor were desperate for Britney http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/X_Factor_were_desperate_for_Britney_754430.html X Factor bosses were so desperate to hire Britney Spears they gave her permission to do whatever she wants. Sat, 26 May 2012 23:44:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/X_Factor_were_desperate_for_Britney_754430.html Entertainment Attenborough's new 3D Kingdom of Plants http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Attenboroughs_new_3D_Kingdom_of_Plants_754352.html David Attenborough has a new 3D series that will share the splendour of the natural world in a new light. Sat, 26 May 2012 16:55:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/27/Attenboroughs_new_3D_Kingdom_of_Plants_754352.html Entertainment Rufus Wainwright to tour Australia http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Rufus_Wainwright_to_tour_Australia_754252.html Rufus Wainwright will return to Australia with his band for a six-date national tour in September. Sat, 26 May 2012 06:16:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Rufus_Wainwright_to_tour_Australia_754252.html Robbie Williams to have a girl http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Robbie_Williams_to_have_a_girl_754119.html Robbie Williams' wife is expecting a girl. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:01:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Robbie_Williams_to_have_a_girl_754119.html Entertainment Tom Hardy to star in musical http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Tom_Hardy_to_star_in_musical_754118.html Tom Hardy is set to swap movies for musicals. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:01:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Tom_Hardy_to_star_in_musical_754118.html Entertainment Kelly Osbourne takes up golf http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Kelly_Osbourne_takes_up_golf_754117.html Kelly Osbourne has taken up golf. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:01:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Kelly_Osbourne_takes_up_golf_754117.html Entertainment Nicole Kidman sexy texts to director http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Nicole_Kidman_sexy_texts_to_director_754116.html Nicole Kidman sent 'provocative' text messages to Lee Daniels to land her role in 'Paperboy'. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:01:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Nicole_Kidman_sexy_texts_to_director_754116.html Entertainment Janet wants Paris to enjoy childhood http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Janet_wants_Paris_to_enjoy_childhood_754115.html Janet Jackson doesn't want her niece to start her showbiz career yet because 'you're only a child once'. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:01:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Janet_wants_Paris_to_enjoy_childhood_754115.html Entertainment Anna Kendrick's nightclub lie http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Anna_Kendricks_nightclub_lie_754114.html Anna Kendrick used to pretend she was Ashley Olsen's best friend to get into nightclubs. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:01:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Anna_Kendricks_nightclub_lie_754114.html Entertainment Nicole Richie, 'I love Australia' http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Nicole_Richie_I_love_Australia_754113.html Nicole Richie is planning to spend 'more time' in Australia. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:01:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Nicole_Richie_I_love_Australia_754113.html Entertainment Katy Perry's revealing film http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Katy_Perrys_revealing_film_754112.html Katy Perry is more 'revealing' than she's ever been in her new movie. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:01:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Katy_Perrys_revealing_film_754112.html Entertainment Kanye West hopes film is influential http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Kanye_West_hopes_film_is_influential_754111.html Kanye West thinks he has heralded the 'next generation' of cinema. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:01:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Kanye_West_hopes_film_is_influential_754111.html Entertainment Bradley Cooper to make Navy SEAL movie http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Bradley_Cooper_to_make_Navy_SEAL_movie_754110.html Bradley Cooper is set to star in 'American Sniper'. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:01:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Bradley_Cooper_to_make_Navy_SEAL_movie_754110.html Entertainment Zac Efron was stretched as an actor http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Zac_Efron_was_stretch_as_an_actor_754109.html Zac Efron says his new movie 'The Paperboy' stretched him as an actor. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:01:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Zac_Efron_was_stretch_as_an_actor_754109.html Entertainment Ed Sheeran is a drunk 'idiot' http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Ed_Sheeran_is_a_drunk_idiot_754108.html Ed Sheeran says he is 'an idiot' when he is drunk. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:01:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Ed_Sheeran_is_a_drunk_idiot_754108.html Entertainment Actress Keira Knightley to get married http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Actress_Keira_Knightley_to_get_married_754091.html Keira Knightley's publicist has announced the actress is engaged to marry musician James Righton. Fri, 25 May 2012 17:54:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/26/Actress_Keira_Knightley_to_get_married_754091.html Entertainment Aust business told to look to Asia http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/27/Aust_business_told_to_look_to_Asia_754406.html The Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce calls on Aust business to prepare for Asia economic integration. Sat, 26 May 2012 21:23:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/27/Aust_business_told_to_look_to_Asia_754406.html Facebook investors ponder move http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/27/Facebook_investors_ponder_move_754405.html Some small Facebook investors are dumping their shares, while others are holding on in the hope of success. Sat, 26 May 2012 21:23:20 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/27/Facebook_investors_ponder_move_754405.html Finance Little sympathy for Greece, IMF chief http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/27/Little_sympathy_for_Greece_IMF_chief_754404.html IMF boss Christine Lagarde has more sympathy for poor African children than Greeks suffering austerity cuts. Sat, 26 May 2012 21:23:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/27/Little_sympathy_for_Greece_IMF_chief_754404.html Finance Greece 'running out of medication' http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/27/Greece_running_out_of_medication_754403.html Greece pharmacies were on strike earlier this week in protest at the govt not paying them for medicines. Sat, 26 May 2012 21:23:17 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/27/Greece_running_out_of_medication_754403.html Finance Gillard move to quell foreign worker row http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/27/Gillard_move_to_quell_foreign_worker_row_754402.html Julia Gillard is facing an internal crisis, this time over plans to bring in hundreds of foreign workers. Sat, 26 May 2012 21:23:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/27/Gillard_move_to_quell_foreign_worker_row_754402.html Finance German attitude on Euro crisis changing http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/27/German_attitude_on_Euro_crisis_changing_754401.html The German public is divided on the effects of a possible Greek exit from the eurozone. Sat, 26 May 2012 21:23:14 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/27/German_attitude_on_Euro_crisis_changing_754401.html Finance Italians protest against govt austerity http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/27/Italians_protest_against_govt_austerity_754400.html Hundreds of Italians have taken to the streets of Bergamo in protest of government austerity measures. Sat, 26 May 2012 21:23:12 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/27/Italians_protest_against_govt_austerity_754400.html Finance Irish expected to vote Yes to EU treaty http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/Irish_expected_to_vote_Yes_to_EU_treaty_754315.html A new poll suggests a majority of voters in Ireland plan to vote 'yes' to the European Union fiscal treaty. Sat, 26 May 2012 11:09:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/Irish_expected_to_vote_Yes_to_EU_treaty_754315.html Finance National review into workplace bullying http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/National_review_into_workplace_bullying_754314.html The federal government has announced a national review into workplace bullying. Sat, 26 May 2012 11:09:28 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/National_review_into_workplace_bullying_754314.html Finance PM moves to quell foreign worker row http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/PM_moves_to_quell_foreign_worker_row_754313.html Labor senator Doug Cameron has hit out at his party over a deal to bring 1700 migrant workers to WA. Sat, 26 May 2012 11:09:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/PM_moves_to_quell_foreign_worker_row_754313.html Finance Yen-yuan direct trading from June http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/Yen-yuan_direct_trading_from_June_754242.html Japan and China are expected to start direct trading of their currencies as early as June. Sat, 26 May 2012 04:16:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/Yen-yuan_direct_trading_from_June_754242.html Finance No Aussie jobs will go overseas, Gillard http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/No_Aussie_jobs_will_go_overseas_Gillard_754239.html Prime Minister Julia Gillard no foreign worker will take an Australian job in the mining sector. Sat, 26 May 2012 04:07:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/No_Aussie_jobs_will_go_overseas_Gillard_754239.html Finance UK plans for surge in EU migrants http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/UK_plans_for_surge_in_EU_migrants_754226.html The British govt is planning for a possible large increase in Greece immigration and other EU countries. Sat, 26 May 2012 02:31:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/UK_plans_for_surge_in_EU_migrants_754226.html Finance US stocks ride out euro temblors http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/US_stocks_ride_out_euro_temblors_754205.html US stock markets posted solid gains in a seesaw week of trade dominated by Facebook's post-IPO slump. Sat, 26 May 2012 01:08:48 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/US_stocks_ride_out_euro_temblors_754205.html Stocks fall on Wall Street http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/Stocks_fall_on_Wall_Street_754160.html Another flare-up in Europe's debt crisis at a Spanish bank knocked US markets lower on Friday. Fri, 25 May 2012 21:19:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/Stocks_fall_on_Wall_Street_754160.html Finance Iran jitters lift oil prices http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/Iran_jitters_lift_oil_prices_754159.html World oil prices edged higher on Friday amid worries about Iran's continuing standoff with major powers. Fri, 25 May 2012 21:19:02 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/Iran_jitters_lift_oil_prices_754159.html Finance Euro falls below $US1.25 on Greek fears http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/Euro_falls_below_US125_on_Greek_fears_754158.html The euro fell below $US1.25 for the first time on Friday in nearly two years over Greece exit fears. Fri, 25 May 2012 21:19:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/Euro_falls_below_US125_on_Greek_fears_754158.html Finance Spanish bank to ask for State funds http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/Spanish_bank_to_ask_for_State_funds_754157.html The board of directors of Spanish bank, Bankia, says it's agreed to ask for 19 billion euro in state funds. Fri, 25 May 2012 21:18:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/Spanish_bank_to_ask_for_State_funds_754157.html Finance Palmer backs Gray on migration agreement http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/Palmer_backs_Gray_on_migration_agreement_754161.html Clive Palmer agrees with the govt's decision on migration agreements to ease skilled labour shortages. Fri, 25 May 2012 21:18:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/26/Palmer_backs_Gray_on_migration_agreement_754161.html Finance Leighton to build data centres http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Leighton_to_build_data_centres_754075.html Leighton will build two large-scale data centres in NSW under a $182 million contract with the state govt. Fri, 25 May 2012 13:57:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Leighton_to_build_data_centres_754075.html Eureka says its debt funding is fine http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Eureka_says_its_debt_funding_is_fine_754074.html Takeover target Eureka Energy has shrugged off criticism about its new $50 million debt facility. Fri, 25 May 2012 13:57:02 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Eureka_says_its_debt_funding_is_fine_754074.html Moody's downgrades Swedish banks http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Moodys_downgrades_Swedish_banks_754073.html Moody's has downgraded three Swedish banks due to their exposure to the troubled European economy. Fri, 25 May 2012 13:57:01 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Moodys_downgrades_Swedish_banks_754073.html Finance Westfield confident about investment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Westfield_confident_about_investment_754072.html Retail giant Westfield is confident it can notch up to one billion euros ($A1.29 billion) in sales in Milan. Fri, 25 May 2012 13:56:59 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Westfield_confident_about_investment_754072.html Finance Toyota to roll out cheap, compact cars http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Toyota_to_roll_out_cheap_compact_cars_754071.html Toyota will roll out a number of new compact cars priced around $US12,500 ($A12,850) in developing nations. Fri, 25 May 2012 13:56:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Toyota_to_roll_out_cheap_compact_cars_754071.html Finance PMP extends print deal with ACP http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/PMP_extends_print_deal_with_ACP_754070.html Takeover target PMP has signed a fresh deal with ACP Magazines. Fri, 25 May 2012 13:56:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/PMP_extends_print_deal_with_ACP_754070.html Foreign workers to fuel mining boom http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Foreign_workers_to_fuel_mining_boom_754069.html A govt skilled migration plan will allow mining magnate Gina Rinehart to bring in 1700 foreign workers. Fri, 25 May 2012 13:56:52 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Foreign_workers_to_fuel_mining_boom_754069.html Finance BOQ expects margin pressure http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/BOQ_expects_margin_pressure_754068.html BOQ says profit margins across the banking sector are likely to remain depressed over the medium term. Fri, 25 May 2012 13:56:51 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/BOQ_expects_margin_pressure_754068.html Finance $A slightly lower on European sentiment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/A_slightly_lower_on_European_sentiment_754033.html The Australian dollar is slightly lower, as the market awaits clearer news on the euro zone debt crisis. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:22:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/A_slightly_lower_on_European_sentiment_754033.html Finance Aust stocks fall on Greece, China loans http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_stocks_fall_on_Greece_China_loans_754032.html The Australian share market relinquished early gains to close around 0.6 per cent lower. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:21:20 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_stocks_fall_on_Greece_China_loans_754032.html Finance Aust shares close lower http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_shares_close_lower_754010.html Australian shares closed lower amid ongoing concerns about Greece's place in the euro zone. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:21:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_shares_close_lower_754010.html Finance